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Anthony

L'Etable, 31st August 2018
Thank you Françoise & Alain for a wonderful four days at Mas de La Baou.
What a great way to while away time in Provence.
You have both been very helpful in enabling us to enjoy various parts of the region.
No request for assistance was anything other than first class!
Many thanks.
Vanessa & Anthony, from England

Saturday, Sep 1 2018 4:38:53pm

Rolf

Etable, 11-24 août 18
Thank you to our hosts for a wonderful stay in their beautiful & comfortable gîte - so well conceived and created!
We enjoyed the following in particular:
- local walk to Monjustin
- cedar forest near Bonnieux
- Manosque old town
- Forcalquier
- Simiane la Rotonde
- Jardin biologique near Mane & cloître
- Reillanne & market
- Rustrel
These were the highlights in this beautiful part of the world, as were the extraordinary storms & the flora & fauna.
Many thanks
Rolf and Siggy, The Midlands, Angleterre

Saturday, Aug 25 2018 1:02:47pm

Robin

La Fenière, 29th May - 5th June 2018
We had three generations staying here and from the youngest to the oldest we really loved this beautiful tranquel place to stay. Tank you for your welcome.
Robin, Helen, Rosie, Erin and Finley

Tuesday, Jun 5 2018 9:21:10am

Margaret

La Bastide, June 2018
Thank you Françoise and Alain for a very comfortable stay at Mas de La Baou. You have created a very special place here and we hope to return. Thank you also for your helpful local knowledge of places to visit. We have loved the interest and beauty of the area.
Our very best wishes,
Arthur an Margaret

Friday, Jun 1 2018 10:11:08am

Jennifer & Dave

La Bastide, Octobre 17
We enjoyed our week of villages and markets - 5 markets gave us a chance to sample the regional products! Your mas was a relaxing, quiet retreat in the sun. Thank you for the lessons in lavander farming.
Merci,
Jennifer & Dave

Friday, Oct 13 2017 9:30:13am

Robert and Kirsten

La Bastide, sept 17
Dear Françoise & Alain,
You have truly created a paradise in Provence! We are very happy to have found your lovely hide away in Cereste... Both of you have been gracious and helpfull. This is definitely not our last time here...
Many thanks again
Merci beaucoup et prenez soin!
Robert & Kirsten

Alec

L'Etable, 03-08/07/207
Thank you Françoise & Alain for a great stay, it was really relaxing after our wedding - so great to see all the lavender, swim in the natural pool, drive around the local villages, and eat Scaramouche ice cream.
We will definitely recommend to others who are thinking at visiting the area.
Best wishes,
Alec & Robin (Wales and California ;-) )

Saturday, Jul 8 2017 9:42:00am

Joyce

Etable , June 2017
We've enjoyed a wonderful holiday at L'Etable, visiting picturesque hilltop villages. This has been a lovely base from which to explore the area.
Many thanks Françoise & Alain
Joyce & Mick

Sunday, Jul 2 2017 9:52:00am

Joyce

L'Etable, 24/6 - 2/7/17
We've enjoyed a wonderful holiday at l'Etable, visiting picturesque hilltop villages. This has been a lovely base from which to explore the area.
Many thanks Françoise & Alain
Joyce & Mick

Sunday, Jul 2 2017 8:47:27am

Caroline

La Fenière
This has been a wonderful week. We have been so delighted by these beautiful surroundings, so kind and thoughtful of the natural world, and so full of flowers, plants, bird and of course, frog song.
We enjoyed a lovely little restaurant at Viens, "Le Petit Jardin". Saignon and Roussillon and the Monday market at Forcalquier were great visits. Also the Salagon Museum and lovely gardens and our only longish trip to Mont Ventoux.
Thank you, Françoise and Alain, our kind hosts, for this most beautiful place!
Caroline, Anne, Ian, Angela and Sue

Saturday, May 27 2017 5:14:00pm

Alan

La Fenière, 23 JUly - 6 August 2016
We have had an amazing family holiday here, thank you Alain and Françoise for this beautiful holiday destination, so well loved and looked after, we have enjoyed every minute!
Alan, Sonia, Joel and Carys

Helen

Trudi

L'Etable, June/July 16
We have had a wonderful week in beautiful relaxing settings.
A stunning region with amazing architecture; loved the lavender fields.
Thank you Alain and Francoise.
Dave &Trudi, Devon, UK

Sunday, Jul 3 2016 8:20:31am

Mike

Stay at La Fenière in June 16
We have spent a wonderfully relaxing week at Mas de la Baou; exploring the local area, eating fabulous Provençal food, swimming with the frogs (our 18 m/o's new favourite word!), before watching the sunset over the lavender fields with a verre de vin!
Thank you Françoise & Alain for creating this slice of paradise
Mike, Lucy,& Rory, U.K.

Sunday, Jun 26 2016 12:46:57pm

Richard and Margaret

L'Etable, July 2015
We have had a wonderful stay here at l'Etable. The accommodation, facilities and environment have more than exceeded all our expectations. Alain and Francoise have been so friendly and welcoming. Their local knowledge has been very helpful in discovering special places in the area. Despite the heat we have enjoyed many walks, and then being able to cool off in the pool when we return. We can recommend the local walks from Cereste (La Gardette, Monjustin, Carluc), Viens, Gorges d'Oppedette and Buoux. Also night-time star-gazing at the Observatory not to be missed.
Richard and Margaret, Norwich (UK)

Sunday, Apr 10 2016 9:27:47am

Brian and Bev

La Feniere April 2016
Thank you Francoise and Aalin. You should be proud of what you have achieved here. It is beautiful and very relaxing. Your advice about what to see nearly was excellent.
Many thanks
Brian and Bev, Melbourne, Australia

Friday, Apr 8 2016 9:21:00am

Jan

Stephanie

Stay at La Fenière and La Bastide on July 15
Our group of nine had a most wonderful week in this beautiful setting, the accommodation was excellent, spacious and all renovated in the most authentic style with great taste. Francoise and Alain managed to be available, very welcoming and discreet at the same time. We loved the beautiful pool, the views over the lovely grounds, the space and light as well as being able to walk across the lavender field into the village (especially for ice-cream) - in short, we loved it!!

Friday, Aug 14 2015 8:54:45pm

Mark and Tracy

La Fenière, July 2014
Heaven on earth with everything you could wish for . We have had a wonderful week here, fresh air, beautiful views, intelligent and gentle conversation with Françoise and Alain. Many thanks

Tuesday, Jul 8 2014 4:53:00pm

Moire

We have enjoyed such a wonderful stay in your beautiful gite - if only we could stay for longer! The colors of Luberon are magnificent and we have loved exploring the historic and winding streets of the hilltop towns and villages nearby. Your tomatoes and confiture are delicious and thank you for being such welcoming hosts. We would love to return one day. With many thanks!

Saturday, Aug 31 2013 3:58:00pm

Famille Poelen

What a beautiful place did we find. The view on the village, the somewhat different pool,the garden and the marvelously renovated farmhouse. A place to cherish and enjoy. As a special tip I would like to pass along a restaurant: Le Sanglier Paresseux. At 20 minutes driving into the mountains, a superb place for dining, the view and the lovely town. (Caseneuve, 0490751770) I also recommend everyone to respect the top ten the owner has provided. Less touristic than the other "normal " sites, but just as special.
We will most probably be back.

Saturday, Aug 24 2013 3:39:00pm

Anne

Comment for a stay in "Le Fenil" in 09/2012
Two fantastic weeks walking all the hidden byways of the Luberon and not even making a dent in the long list of suggestions our attentive hosts provided.
La Baou, a peaceful and comfortable refuge to rest our weary legs and gaze on a changing skyline over a good glass of wine! Not forgetting the opportunity to compete with the frogs in the pool and follow progress with the garden landscaping. A most memorable and enjoyable vacation despite the rusty French...
Anne + Hansueli, Switzerland

Thursday, Oct 4 2012 3:41:00pm

Lucy

Comment for a stay atLa Bastide in 09/2012.
We have had a wonderful sunny stay in the luberon and discovered many beautiful places.
The gite was absolutely lovely and the welcome excellent - We hope to bring our baby back when she is a little older and can enjoy as much as we did.
Chris, Lucy + Sophie

Saturday, Sep 29 2012 3:39:00pm

Emma

Comment for a stay at La Bastide in 08/2012.
What a lovely holiday - thank you. The house, the setting, pool, and the welcome we received were all perfect. The only disappointment was that we only came for a week and didn't have a chance to explore as much as we would have liked. Next time, it will have to be for at least two weeks!Emma, Paul, Phrebe, Portia and Christabel

Friday, Sep 7 2012 3:37:00pm

Ted & Mari Holden

We spent 3 nights at this lovely gite from 29 Sept to 2 Oct 2010. We found Le Fenil to be spacious, bright, clean -- blessed also with lovely views and a warm sunny entrance where we enjoyed passing the time. Francoise & Alain were welcoming, accommodating hosts. A pleasant walk of less than 5 minutes across fields delivered us to a bakery, shops and restaurants in the quiet village of Cereste -- free for the most part of tourists. Though 20-30 minutes east of many popular villages, they are easily reached via the main road (D900) -- and there are lovely, less discovered locations nearby to enjoy!

Wednesday, Aug 1 2012 3:43:00pm

Bridget

Comment for a stay in "L'Etable" in June 12.
A haven of tranquillity! We've spent a lovely week here. Lot to explore in the countryside, but we would have been also happy to spend the whole week by the natural pool!
Thank you for a great holiday.
See you again soon.
Bridget and Gary, 30 June 2012

Saturday, Jun 30 2012 3:45:00pm

Nigel

Comment written by Nigel, for a stay in "La Bastide" 06/11-06/18/2011.
Had an outstanding stay. Very comfortable, couldn't have been better.

Comments

Comment for a stay in "L'Etable" in June 12.A haven of tranquillity! We've spent a lovely week here. Lot to explore in the countryside, but we would have been also happy to spend the whole week by the natural pool!Thank you for a great holiday.See you again soon.Bridget and Gary, 30 June 2012

We spent 3 nights at this lovely gite from 29 Sept to 2 Oct 2010. We found Le Fenil to be spacious, bright, clean -- blessed also with lovely views and a warm sunny entrance where we enjoyed passing the time. Francoise & Alain were welcoming, accommodating hosts. A pleasant walk of less than 5 minutes across fields delivered us to a bakery, shops and restaurants in the quiet village of Cereste -- free for the most part of tourists. Though 20-30 minutes east of many popular villages, they are easily reached via the main road (D900) -- and there are lovely, less discovered locations nearby to enjoy!

Comment for a stay at La Bastide in 08/2012.What a lovely holiday - thank you. The house, the setting, pool, and the welcome we received were all perfect. The only disappointment was that we only came for a week and didn't have a chance to explore as much as we would have liked. Next time, it will have to be for at least two weeks!Emma, Paul, Phrebe, Portia and Christabel

Comment for a stay atLa Bastide in 09/2012.We have had a wonderful sunny stay in the luberon and discovered many beautiful places.The gite was absolutely lovely and the welcome excellent - We hope to bring our baby back when she is a little older and can enjoy as much as we did.Chris, Lucy + Sophie

Comment for a stay in "Le Fenil" in 09/2012Two fantastic weeks walking all the hidden byways of the Luberon and not even making a dent in the long list of suggestions our attentive hosts provided.La Baou, a peaceful and comfortable refuge to rest our weary legs and gaze on a changing skyline over a good glass of wine! Not forgetting the opportunity to compete with the frogs in the pool and follow progress with the garden landscaping. A most memorable and enjoyable vacation despite the rusty French...Anne + Hansueli, Switzerland

What a beautiful place did we find. The view on the village, the somewhat different pool,the garden and the marvelously renovated farmhouse. A place to cherish and enjoy. As a special tip I would like to pass along a restaurant: Le Sanglier Paresseux. At 20 minutes driving into the mountains, a superb place for dining, the view and the lovely town. (Caseneuve, 0490751770) I also recommend everyone to respect the top ten the owner has provided. Less touristic than the other "normal " sites, but just as special.We will most probably be back.

We have enjoyed such a wonderful stay in your beautiful gite - if only we could stay for longer! The colors of Luberon are magnificent and we have loved exploring the historic and winding streets of the hilltop towns and villages nearby. Your tomatoes and confiture are delicious and thank you for being such welcoming hosts. We would love to return one day. With many thanks!

La Fenière, July 2014Heaven on earth with everything you could wish for . We have had a wonderful week here, fresh air, beautiful views, intelligent and gentle conversation with Françoise and Alain. Many thanks

Stay at La Fenière and La Bastide on July 15Our group of nine had a most wonderful week in this beautiful setting, the accommodation was excellent, spacious and all renovated in the most authentic style with great taste. Francoise and Alain managed to be available, very welcoming and discreet at the same time. We loved the beautiful pool, the views over the lovely grounds, the space and light as well as being able to walk across the lavender field into the village (especially for ice-cream) - in short, we loved it!!

La Feniere April 2016Thank you Francoise and Aalin. You should be proud of what you have achieved here. It is beautiful and very relaxing. Your advice about what to see nearly was excellent.Many thanksBrian and Bev, Melbourne, Australia

L'Etable, July 2015We have had a wonderful stay here at l'Etable. The accommodation, facilities and environment have more than exceeded all our expectations. Alain and Francoise have been so friendly and welcoming. Their local knowledge has been very helpful in discovering special places in the area. Despite the heat we have enjoyed many walks, and then being able to cool off in the pool when we return. We can recommend the local walks from Cereste (La Gardette, Monjustin, Carluc), Viens, Gorges d'Oppedette and Buoux. Also night-time star-gazing at the Observatory not to be missed.Richard and Margaret, Norwich (UK)

Stay at La Fenière in June 16We have spent a wonderfully relaxing week at Mas de la Baou; exploring the local area, eating fabulous Provençal food, swimming with the frogs (our 18 m/o's new favourite word!), before watching the sunset over the lavender fields with a verre de vin!Thank you Françoise & Alain for creating this slice of paradise :)Mike, Lucy,& Rory, U.K.

La Fenière, 23 JUly - 6 August 2016We have had an amazing family holiday here, thank you Alain and Françoise for this beautiful holiday destination, so well loved and looked after, we have enjoyed every minute!Alan, Sonia, Joel and Carys